tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post2796305450752469138..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Introducing a fun new post series: Links, Life, LoveWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50466860540986663502016-04-29T11:40:37.004-07:002016-04-29T11:40:37.004-07:00Hello my dear friend, I had a distinct feeling tha...Hello my dear friend, I had a distinct feeling that you'd be on board with the return of a periodically occurring link collection, as I know what a big fan you were of its previous iterations here. I'm just delighted to have a place in where to share some of the stories that have really been catching my eye lately again.<br /><br />Interesting, you know, purple isn't my official colour of the year again for 2016 (I haven't had a chance to announce what this year's is here yet, but will be doing so in the very near future), but it might as well be as I'm beyond enamored with it at the moment! :)<br /><br />Purple was my colour of the year back in 2014, and while I did enjoy and grow my collection of items starring it tat year, I wasn't enthused to the same to degree about it then as I am now. Perhaps that year was simply planting the seeds for my passion (for it) to truly blossom, which they've thoroughly done this spring. <br /><br />How exciting that the foundation is being laid for your greenhouse this weekend. I hope that everything goes marvelous for you guys and that you have a beautiful start of May.<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6486966024573835782016-04-29T09:57:52.036-07:002016-04-29T09:57:52.036-07:00This is such a charming mix. :) I'm so happy y...This is such a charming mix. :) I'm so happy your link collection is back. I've spend way too much time checking them all out, as you know I always do. I love the private news and am glad everything seems good at your end. And this year is purple!? I'v almost forgotten that you have a colour for almost every year. I don't this year, that is, I seem to go a little more towards red again. It has always been a favourite of mine, but the past 2-3 years I haven't been wearing it as much as I used to. This weekend son will starting working on the foundation for the greenhouse and the surrounding. I can hardly wait. Have a fabulous weekend, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55102338739170317922016-04-23T21:01:21.804-07:002016-04-23T21:01:21.804-07:00Thank you so much! It really was awesome to zip of...Thank you so much! It really was awesome to zip off for a little while. I brought, but didn't use, my lapop even once while there - and even Tony scarcely touched his. We both agree that it's crucial to step away from the computer (et al) briefly every now and then and truly just focus on relaxing and having fun while away from home (and sometimes even when we are home, too). I look forward to blogging out our wee trip soon and to hopefully getting in another such road trip (to a different part of the province) this summer.<br /><br />Joyful weekend wishes & many hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25354384953010000622016-04-23T15:17:34.897-07:002016-04-23T15:17:34.897-07:00Great news that you are feeling somewhat better an...Great news that you are feeling somewhat better and that you managed a weekend away. I hope you had an amazing time. A weekend change of scene can be so very refreshing. I look forward to reading all about it!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-45788607427700455382016-04-22T06:19:09.995-07:002016-04-22T06:19:09.995-07:00Thank you very much across the board, my sweet fri...Thank you very much across the board, my sweet friend. I'm delighted to say that things started to improve substantially for me on the health front last week and that, as a result, Tony and I were even able to zip out of town for a quick, massively needed weekend getaway (there will be at least a couple of blog posts to follow about our wee trip in the near future). Though tired after such, my health is still doing much better than last month at the moment (knock wood) and I'm optimistic that it will continue to "behave" as spring progresses.<br /><br />That really means a lot to me, thank you. Though I'm not chalking it up to such entirely, of course, April has been the slowest month so far for me in terms of sales (though, I must say for the record, that last spring was very slow in that regard, too) and that hasn't been doing much to pacify my trepidations and concerns regarding Etsy's recent changes. Still, I'm trying to - as that oft said vintage expression says - keep calm and carry on, remaining hopeful that when the dust settles on this revamping, things will largely return to normal there. <br /><br />I hope that you guys are doing well and having a beautiful April. <br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-72684916609049855322016-04-22T03:44:21.669-07:002016-04-22T03:44:21.669-07:00What a lovely new series! I am looking forward to ...What a lovely new series! I am looking forward to checking out some of those links. I have some clip on earrings that I can only manage to wear for a few hours so that conversion post is perfect for me. I'm sorry to hear that you have been so housebound recently. That must be very tough indeed. I hope you feel better soon. I know the Etsy changes are not what you would have wished for but your shop is so super, filled with so many gorgeous pieces, and you work so hard on it that I am certain it will continue to be a great success no matter what Etsy do.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12321336747944457032016-04-20T08:44:54.222-07:002016-04-20T08:44:54.222-07:00I love your love section and I also agree with you...I love your love section and I also agree with you that it's great that it's finally Spring! I hope it helps you feel better! Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75847273773132603552016-04-18T00:01:56.884-07:002016-04-18T00:01:56.884-07:00My pleasure! Thank you very much for the positive ...My pleasure! Thank you very much for the positive and wonderfully encouraging feedback. I'm really psyched about this new series, too, and am especially happy about the fact that new editions will come about organically, as a sufficient number of entries in each of the three "categories" arises.<br /><br />Many thanks again & have an awesome week ahead,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-9462693131152648042016-04-17T23:57:09.238-07:002016-04-17T23:57:09.238-07:00You're very welcome, sweet lady. Thank you for...You're very welcome, sweet lady. Thank you for the time, thought and expertise that you poured into your awesome vintage style/repro/pinup maternity wear post. It's the most extensive I've ever encountered on the subject and will be a huge help to many the world over, I'm sure. <br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50436887504633081482016-04-17T03:37:30.459-07:002016-04-17T03:37:30.459-07:00Love this new format and the fabulous links you...Love this new format and the fabulous links you've provided.<br /><br />Thanks so much Jessica :+)mysweetiepiepie https://www.blogger.com/profile/06198075451235849814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84813063666545160942016-04-16T07:33:10.609-07:002016-04-16T07:33:10.609-07:00Thank you beautiful Miss Jessica! I was wondering ...Thank you beautiful Miss Jessica! I was wondering where all the traffic to my blog came from - it was from you! So honored you mentioned me at all <3<3<3 - Miss Betty Doll<br />Miss Betty Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000029518703261193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-56537786190386361462016-04-14T13:57:11.429-07:002016-04-14T13:57:11.429-07:00You're super welcome, sweet Sabrina. I'm w...You're super welcome, sweet Sabrina. I'm wholeheartedly looking forward to our fun collaborative post this summer. <br /><br />I hope that you're having a great week. My health has finally improved again a bit and I'm going to be making up for lost time in recent weeks by getting away with Tony for a quick road trip this weekend.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-9040551756477614802016-04-14T13:16:24.176-07:002016-04-14T13:16:24.176-07:00What a great idea for a post! More personal than ...What a great idea for a post! More personal than a typical blog's roundup post, and with plenty of great links to check out. (Thanks for the shout-out, too, dear! :) )Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761543462393494808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69991827983678719342016-04-13T19:56:58.444-07:002016-04-13T19:56:58.444-07:00Thank you very much! I'm really psyched about ...Thank you very much! I'm really psyched about this new series, too - and all the more so because it's going to be a sporadic one (though I'd estimate a new edition once every 2 - 3 months, but time will tell) that happens organically, as lists of each amass and feel like they're ready to be shared. <br /><br />Happy link reading! <br /><br />Xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85924905262424426622016-04-13T19:42:32.309-07:002016-04-13T19:42:32.309-07:00Thank you very much, dear Melanie. I'm delight...Thank you very much, dear Melanie. I'm delighted to report that I am indeed doing a fair bit better this week. It's really interesting, you know, but I've long noticed, after nearly 14 years of being severely chronically ill, that I often experience periods of intense flare-ups with various conditions as the seasons start to shift. Historically, the end of summer has been the worst period in this regard for me, but the end start and end of winter, respectively, are close on its heels. I wonder if I'm alone in this or if other CI (chronic illness) fighters have noticed as much about themselves, too. <br /><br />I'm truly sorry that you've been going through a lot on the medical front lately yourself, too. It's always like adding insult to injury when you end up becoming sicker/in more pain because of a medication that was supposed to help you. I've been there many times over the years and know firsthand how truly unpleasant it is. I sincerely hope that you'll soon be experiencing much more positive days in terms of your health, lovely lady.<br /><br />Tons of gentle hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3573706769488490872016-04-13T19:37:03.121-07:002016-04-13T19:37:03.121-07:00I'm truly sorry that you've been dealing w...I'm truly sorry that you've been dealing with so much on the health front in recent months, my sweet friend. It's very commendable that you're still keen to keep your blog going in spite of such (goodness knows I've come immensely close to pulling the plug on mine many times over the years to due my own medical issues) and I really hope that you're able to continue doing so for as long as your heart desires. Please know that no matter what you're facing, if you ever need someone to talk to about anything in the world, I'm here for you. <br /><br />Gentle hugs & immense understanding,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33083910197855170842016-04-13T19:34:37.437-07:002016-04-13T19:34:37.437-07:00What a fun new post idea! I look forward to more a...What a fun new post idea! I look forward to more as you roll them out, and I'm going to check out a bunch of those links you suggested! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624677696579064512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84556814609340163022016-04-13T19:33:54.334-07:002016-04-13T19:33:54.334-07:00My pleasure, Nikki. Thank you for your lovely comm...My pleasure, Nikki. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope that you and Wise Apple are enjoying a terrific springtime.<br /><br />Many hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38086398957160799962016-04-13T19:32:07.051-07:002016-04-13T19:32:07.051-07:00Yay! I'm so happy to hear you say that. I was ...Yay! I'm so happy to hear you say that. I was going for something (generally speaking) that was lighter, more "2016", and enjoyable for an even broader range of readers. Thank you so much for the wonderfully nice - and very encouraging - feedback on this first edition of Links, Life, Love, sweet Beate. I sincerely appreciate it. <br /><br />Tons of hugs and sunny springtime wishes coming right back at you,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75933081566351842792016-04-13T19:30:42.439-07:002016-04-13T19:30:42.439-07:00I had a feeling that you were a fellow House of Ca...I had a feeling that you were a fellow House of Cards fan, Ally. They capped off this season on such a suspenseful, intriguing story line. It will be thoroughly exciting to see where the 5th season leads the Underwoods.<br /><br />Have a fantastic week!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32168529173561632282016-04-13T19:24:55.495-07:002016-04-13T19:24:55.495-07:00Thank you very much, sweet lady. Agreed! That, alo...Thank you very much, sweet lady. Agreed! That, along with line dried linens, is as evocative as any scent can be for me when it comes to the warmer half of the year (classic Coppertone sunscreen is another biggie though for sure).<br /><br />Many hugs & joyful April wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80774016651962584572016-04-13T18:56:18.915-07:002016-04-13T18:56:18.915-07:00That is a really fascinating point to ponder. I wo...That is a really fascinating point to ponder. I wonder about that fairly often, in part from a fashion perspective, but also in a much broader context. Objectively, I doubt (unless, goodness forbid!) the world goes south mighty quickly in the coming decades, that the 2000s - 2010s will be held up to the same degree some other time periods, but one never knows an the nostalgist in my certainly likes to think that such will be the case.<br /><br />Many hugs & sincere thanks for your great comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53406722401607257372016-04-13T18:47:08.971-07:002016-04-13T18:47:08.971-07:00Same here! It's almost ridiculous how much I&#...Same here! It's almost ridiculous how much I'm in love with purple right now. I've never, in all my (almost) 32 years of life, felt as pulled towards this colour as I do at present. I don't know what caused this vogue, but I'm certainly not complaining and have really been enjoying getting more wear out of my purple clothing and accessories lately. <br /><br />You're very welcome, sweet lady. Otters are one of the most precious and darling animals on earth (plus they're whip smart, too). How could I not share that fab link here with of my equally awesome readers? :)<br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50530576772552896362016-04-13T18:45:05.448-07:002016-04-13T18:45:05.448-07:00You're wholeheartedly welcome, dear Tambra. Th...You're wholeheartedly welcome, dear Tambra. Thank you for the lovelier than lovely comment. Aren't otters the best? They're a firm favourite of both mine and Tony's, too. They're super elusive, but we even have some (lake/river) otters living around these parts. I've never seen one myself, but some of Tony's fishing buddies have and that gives me (more) hope of my own spotting some day (fingers crossed!).<br /><br />I hope that you're doing well and enjoying a sunny, marvelous April, my friend.<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33295365766416559472016-04-13T18:37:27.490-07:002016-04-13T18:37:27.490-07:00What a great compliment, sweet CiCi, thank you so ...What a great compliment, sweet CiCi, thank you so much! I knew, when I couldn't stop saving links in my usual Word doc for such (even after I'd retired "Vintage Link Love") that there was just no way I could do away with including a slew of such together at the same time and that was a bit catalyst for the creation of this new series.<br /><br />That's really cool! Pink is my all-time favourite colour, so I always have a crush on it, but sometimes I feel a certain shade more than others. I can already sense that it's going to be dark pink and fuschia for me this spring + summer. A natural progression, no doubt, for my current craze for all things violet hued. :)<br /><br />Tons of hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com